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And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. /Genesis 2:8/ Have you ever wanted to be in a certain place, but every effort you made proved fruitless and you had to move elsewhere? I’ve certainly felt that, and I think that rejection ushered me on a road to under…
You keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah26:3 Peace in the midst of storms. Peace in the midst of uncertainty. Peace in the midst of upheavals and turmoil. Peace that surpasses all understanding. That’s a peace that helps you remain clearheaded; it keeps the eyes o…
Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord ’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them. 1Samuel15:24 ** * I’ve taken for granted the power that people pleasing has; of how it swallows confidence and spews doubt like a burst dam, so that it becomes natural…
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known Luke 12:2 ** From time to time there are words spoken, or quotes that I find are akin to one tasting of the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. One such experience occurred recently. Since the beginning of this m…
In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand /In Christ Alone/ *** Yesterday someone confirmed something that, admittedly, I was sure had happened. I hadn’t given my assumption room to manifest the thought, but when it was …
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. /Romans12:2/ ** I used to be a voracious reader in my youth. I loved spending time at the library and would devour books like they were sustenanc…
Be selective with your battles. Sometimes peace is better than being right Unknown ** I find myself saying, “Chenai, hold your peace.” I have to remember to guard my heart daily I’ve decided to dive headfirst into positivity, into changing my mindset, into maintaining this stance for all of the days of 202…
"If you don't go out on the branch, you're never going to get the best fruit." Sarah Parish ********* Happy New Year! As I was washing dishes, I had a thought that "God is a God of high risk and high returns." The thought came because I was thinking about something that I rea…
